Brighton Volunteer Fire Co #5

06/04/2026

Sign up to support the ConnectLife blood drive next Thursday June 11 at our Station 1. Appointments are available from 1-5pm but walk in’s are also accepted. Thank you!

06/01/2026

Hazardous materials crews from Brighton responded to a reported chlorine leak in Grand Island yesterday afternoon. All hazards were quickly mitigated without any threat to the public or environment. Great job by all involved, including Grand Island Fire Company, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Fire, and Erie County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services.

05/30/2026

Time is running out, our second annual golf tournament is less than 3 weeks away! Contact us today if you are interested in advertising your organization with a sponsorship!

05/29/2026

Firefighters were busy throughout the evening last night as we responded to four fire alarms in just over four hours.

At 4:10pm, our Rescue 1 responded as the FAST (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) to a kitchen fire on Highland Ave. in the Ellwood Fire District and shortly after, we were dispatched to a District 1 alarm activation on Sawyer Ave. We were returned in service from both calls by 5pm, as Ellwood firefighters quickly extinguished the kitchen fire and the alarm on Sawyer was activated by a broken sprinkler head.

Just over an hour later, at 6:24pm, we responded to another kitchen fire at an apartment complex on Dryer Ave. Brighton 9 and 9-1 arrived quickly and found a small fire on the stove. Crews from Engines 2 and 3, plus Ladder 1, extinguished the remaining flames and ventilated the apartment building. Damage was estimated to be roughly $5,500 to the structure and contents.

Finally, at 8:22pm, less than an hour after returning from the kitchen fire, we were notified of a shed fire with possible exposures on E.Somerset Ave. Three Brighton Chiefs were on location within four minutes and quickly recognized there were power lines down in the backyard and notified National Grid. Engine 6 arrived shortly after and had the fire under control in under 12 minutes from initial dispatch. Engines 2, 3, and 4, Ladder 1, and Ellwood Squad 5 (FAST) kept the fire from extending to anything beyond minor damage to a neighboring fence. Damage was estimated at $30,000 and the cause is under investigation.

(Photo credit to Tonawanda Fire Alert, Jabs Lynn, and Sue K***z)

05/26/2026

Our annual golf tournament is fast approaching and we still have spots available for sponsors! If you or your company is interested in advertising at this year’s event, contact us ASAP and we’ll get you a sign on the course!

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May we never take it for granted.

05/18/2026

Brighton firefighters were up early today battling an early morning house fire on Briarhurst in Tonawanda. At 5:29 AM, initial dispatch reported a working fire, which was confirmed by Brighton 9 just 3 minutes later. Shortly after the Chief’s arrival, Engine 6 was the first apparatus on location and an efficient attack had the fire under control by 5:45 AM. Search, ventilation, and overhaul operations were performed by crews from Engines 2 and 3, Ladder 1, and Rescue 1. Ellwood Fire was also requested as a FAST. Surrounding roads were reopened and the scene was turned over to Town of Tonawanda Police and Erie County fire investigators by 7:15 AM. The cause is under investigation. Photo credit to FBNY.

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

The sun is shining so it’s time to start thinking about your summer golf plans. We have room for a few more foursomes but act now as we’re filling up fast.

We’re also looking for sponsors if you or your business are interested in advertising on one of the tee boxes. Contact us today for more info.

05/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our annual Chicken BBQ yesterday and helped make it a huge success!